Vintage Turquoise Murano Attributed Sommerso Silver Leaf Ashtray - Handblown Mid Century Modern Catchall

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This mid-century art glass piece is attributed to Murano based on its sommerso construction, a layered glassblowing technique developed and … Read more This mid-century art glass piece is attributed to Murano based on its sommerso construction, a layered glassblowing technique developed and widely used by Venetian glassmakers. The rich turquoise body is accented with embedded silver foil (foglia d’argento), a detail characteristic of Murano studio work from the era. The freeform ruffled edge and polished pontil further suggest skilled handcraft typical of Italian glassmaking traditions.

This piece functions beautifully as an ashtray, catchall, or simply as a sculptural accent. Its optical depth and vivid color give it a strong presence, ideal for adding a subtle hit of mid-century style to a space. See less